The richest people in the world by region (2 photos)
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Today, 06:20
A fascinating infographic shows the wealthiest people by region: Bernard Arnault leads Europe, Elon Musk leads North America, and Zhong Shanshan leads China. In Latin America, Marcos Galperin, founder of Mercado Libre, the continent's largest marketplace, tops the list. According to the Forbes 2026 ranking, his net worth is estimated at approximately $7.2 billion, earning him a spot on the global rich list. Galperin is the descendant of immigrants: his paternal grandfather arrived in Argentina without speaking Spanish and lived in the port for several months.
This success story demonstrates how tech businesses can transform the fate of entire families and regions. 
